Wine List

<p>Press Democrat wine writer Peg Melnik scopes out wine lists around the North Bay, looking for good value and the occasional splurge. This week’s picks (prices are retail; restaurant markup varies):</p><p><b>New Gewurz, 2008 Mendocino County Gewurztraminer, $9. </b>A lively wine with notes of honeysuckle, pear and citrus flavors. Nutty. Soft texture.</p><p><b>Villa Maria, 2009 New Zealand, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, $15. </b>A grassy sauvignon blanc with a good structure. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit, jalapeño and spice. Crisp acidity.</p><p><b>Domaine Perraud Macon-Villages, 2008 White Burgundy, $17. </b>Floral, with notes of apple, mineral and a hint of butterscotch on the finish. Lovely.</p><p><b>Breggo, 2008 Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer, $25. </b>Floral, with aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, grapefruit and spice. Balanced.</p><p><b>Chateau St. Jean, 2008 Sonoma County Gewurztraminer, $15. </b>Nutty, with a lush texture. Notes of pear, grapefruit, honey and spice. Long, zesty finish.</p><p><em>Want to share a current wine on your favorite restaurant’s list? E-mail peg.melnik@ pressdemocrat.com or check out her Tasting Room blog at pressdemocrat.com.</em></p>